Ants in the Duck Pen!!

[AthenaWins]

I'm in serious need of advice. We're being overrun with fire ants in the duck pen. I wanted to put down some Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) but it hasn't stopped raining long enough. The ants are everywhere and no matter what I do, they just won't stop. I think they're coming up from underground. I'm afraid to let my ducks free range because of the dogs in our neighborhood. My husband doesn't think they will be a problem since they've been fine with chickens that also free range here. I don't want to risk poisoning the ducks. But I don't know what I can do about these ants. Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks so much in advance!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Have you checked into poultry dust? that has to be sprinkled over the ground to. if you have dogs roaming free in your neighborhood your right about not letting your poultry free range sooner or later a dog or dogs will find them.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/get-rid-of-fire-ants-zb0z1307zsor

 

[Bluechick2u]

Ants HATE crumbled eggshells and cinnamon, if you're looking for a safe way to chase them off. If you have a Costco near you, ground cinnamon is super cheap, grab a couple of them and shake all around very well. Safe for ingestion, too.

 

[AthenaWins]

Thank you both! I'm going to try both of these. I also ordered a bag of diatomaceous earth. Hopefully one of these will do the trick.